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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 135 - Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams

    S1:E135

    Actor Tyler Perry; actor Miles Teller; Lucinda Williams performs with The Roots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 159 - Keegan-Michael Key, Cade Cunningham, Common ft. Bilal & The Roots
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Keegan-Michael Key, Cade Cunningham, Common ft. Bilal & The Roots

    S12:E159

    Jimmy addresses the latest news before speaking with Keegan-Michael Key and Cade Cunningham and welcoming Common featuring Bilal and The Roots for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 152 - Jessica Chastain, Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor, Sabrina Impacciatore, Arthur Hanlon, Carlos Vives & Goyo
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Jessica Chastain, Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor, Sabrina Impacciatore, Arthur Hanlon, Carlos Vives & Goyo

    S12:E152

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump making a public appearance after sparking health conspiracy theories, before speaking with Jessica Chastain, Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor and Sabrina Impacciatore and welcoming Arthur Hanlon, Carlos Vives and Goyo for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 132 - David Corenswet, Lewis Capaldi
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #4 - David Corenswet, Lewis Capaldi

    S12:E132

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump losing control over his MAGA members amidst Epstein file contradictions, before speaking with David Corenswet and Lewis Capaldi and welcoming Capaldi for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 11 Episode 26 - Jung Kook, Please Don't Destroy
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Jung Kook, Please Don't Destroy

    S11:E26

    Jimmy takes a moment to highlight some Tonight Show sponsors before speaking with guests Jung Kook and Please Don't Destroy and welcoming Jung Kook for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 144 - Adam Scott, Sebastian Maniscalco, Ella Rubin, Dogstar
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Adam Scott, Sebastian Maniscalco, Ella Rubin, Dogstar

    S13:E144

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Trump being shocked by Karoline Leavitt's resignation, before speaking with Adam Scott, Sebastian Maniscalco and Ella Rubin and welcoming Dogstar for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 7 Episode 7 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Colfer, The Cast of Freestyle Love Supreme
    8.2/10(92 votes)

    #7 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Colfer, The Cast of Freestyle Love Supreme

    S7:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 51 - Steve Martin & Martin Short, H.E.R., Mary McCartney, Adam Blackstone ft. Mary Mary, Inayah and The BBE Big Band
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Steve Martin & Martin Short, H.E.R., Mary McCartney, Adam Blackstone ft. Mary Mary, Inayah and The BBE Big Band

    S10:E51

    Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters, then catches up with Steve Martin, Martin Short, H.E.R. and Mary McCartney before welcoming musical guest Adam Blackstone ft. Mary Mary, Inayah and The BBE Big Band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 92 - Paul Rudd, Matt Bomer, Charley Crockett
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Paul Rudd, Matt Bomer, Charley Crockett

    S12:E92

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump urging Congress to defund NPR and PBS, before speaking with Paul Rudd and Matt Bomer and welcoming Charley Crockett for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Smith, U2
    8.1/10(128 votes)

    #10 - Will Smith, U2

    S1:E1

    Actor Will Smith; U2 performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  11. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 4 Episode 47 - Emma Stone, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kacey Musgraves
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #11 - Emma Stone, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kacey Musgraves

    S4:E47

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 6 Episode 107 - Norman Reedus, Ilana Glazer, Mikaela Shiffrin, James Veitch
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Norman Reedus, Ilana Glazer, Mikaela Shiffrin, James Veitch

    S6:E107

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 77 - Austin Butler, Rob Gronkowski, Tyler Hubbard
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Austin Butler, Rob Gronkowski, Tyler Hubbard

    S10:E77

    Jimmy plays Egg Roulette with guest Austin Butler, catches up with Rob Gronkowski and welcomes musical guest Tyler Hubbard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 81 - Kit Harington, Tyler James Williams, Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Kit Harington, Tyler James Williams, Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band

    S10:E81

    Jimmy covers the latest news before chatting with band sit-in Paul Shaffer and guests Kit Harington and Tyler James Williams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 20 - Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor

    S10:E20

    Jimmy takes a moment to highlight some Tonight Show sponsors, then catches up with Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor before enjoying a musical performance from Trainor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 48 - Selena Gomez, Sebastian Maniscalco, beabadoobee
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Selena Gomez, Sebastian Maniscalco, beabadoobee

    S10:E48

    Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters, then catches up with Selena Gomez and Sebastian Maniscalco before welcoming musical guest beabadoobee.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 60 - Denis Leary, Andie MacDowell, Teddy Swims
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Denis Leary, Andie MacDowell, Teddy Swims

    S12:E60

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like some Instagram users that are suddenly following Trump's and Vance's accounts without realizing it, before speaking with Denis Leary and Andie MacDowell and welcoming Teddy Swims for a music performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 156 - Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, Michelle Dockery, Karan Aujla
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, Michelle Dockery, Karan Aujla

    S12:E156

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the woman caught on the viral Coldplay kiss cam filing for a divorce from her husband, before speaking with Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Michelle Dockery and welcoming Karan Aujla for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 133 - Jim Gaffigan, Karlie Kloss, Bebe Rexha
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Jim Gaffigan, Karlie Kloss, Bebe Rexha

    S13:E133

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump giving a speech at the General Motors plant in Michigan, before speaking with Jim Gaffigan and Karlie Kloss and welcoming Bebe Rexha for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 143 - Matthew McConaughey, KATSEYE
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Matthew McConaughey, KATSEYE

    S13:E143

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Trump announcing Karoline Leavitt's resignation as White House Press Secretary, before speaking with Matthew McConaughey and KATSEYE and welcoming KATSEYE for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 5 - Justin Timberlake
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #21 - Justin Timberlake

    S1:E5

    Actor Justin Timberlake.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  22. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 4 Episode 38 - Nicole Kidman, Michael Shannon, Miranda Lambert
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #22 - Nicole Kidman, Michael Shannon, Miranda Lambert

    S4:E38

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 7 Episode 43 - Tracy Morgan, Brian Regan, Jason Aldean
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Tracy Morgan, Brian Regan, Jason Aldean

    S7:E43

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 7 Episode 54 - John Lithgow, Liam Payne
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #24 - John Lithgow, Liam Payne

    S7:E54

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 10 Episode 57 - James Corden, Jenna Ortega, Mike Feeney
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #25 - James Corden, Jenna Ortega, Mike Feeney

    S10:E57

    Jimmy kicks off the show with an explosive Christmas musical medley with guest James Corden, writes his weekly Thank You Notes, speaks with Jenna Ortega and welcomes stand-up comedian Mike Feeney.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2014. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Keegan-Michael Key, Cade Cunningham, Common ft. Bilal & The Roots".